John Searfoss
*** *. ********* **., ******, Indiana 47304
Cell: 765-***-**** : ************@*******.***
Education
Ball State University 2012
Muncie, Indiana
• Psychology/ Minor: human development
• Bachelor of Science
• Concentration: motivation/behavioral and Industrial/organizational psychology
Internship experience:
Rape and Sexual Assault Peer Educator
Worked with the Peer education team at Ball State University
Promoted and presented educational material through a group panel discussion based skit
Organized educational events
Health awareness campaign
Ronald McDonald House Event Coordination Intern
Experience
Head Start (Transition Resources Corporation), Muncie, IN, 47304
Family Services Specialist I
2012-present
• Facilitate family involvement in education of children in program
• Coordinate social services for families involved in program
• Create and maintain confidential family files
• Perform home visits
• Perform family needs assessments
• Member of the safety and nutrition teams
• Fatherhood initiative coordinator
• Follow national performance standard
• Instrumental in developing community outreach program that works as a family engagement service project
• Produced a nutrition and cooking brochure for parents on federal SNAP benefits
KOTC Enterprises, Fontana, CA, 92331
Head of Midwest Production and Marketing 2005 – 2008
• Managed and trained a production crew responsible for all areas of event production; managed between 15 to 35 crew members.
• Stayed within or under budget 100% of the time; fiscally responsible for event income
• Designed, organized and implemented various marketing strategies; responsible for sales of event advertising and promotional sponsorship packages
• Worked in a fast-paced environment where multi-tasking and teamwork were essential
Cheese Cake Factory, Indianapolis, IN Head Waiter/Server Trainer
2004-2006
• Supervised front of house staff; assigned sections; supervised post- shift duties; took reservations designed and implemented training plans specific to individual servers; scheduled; trained new employees; maintained quality service standards
• Led training sessions and evaluated training effectiveness; resolved conflicts amongst staff
• Maintained project plans
• Responsible for handling customer service issues and accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and ensure customer satisfaction.